Team Manager Inpatient
On-siteLake, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Job Summary
Direct all patient care services for the team, including volunteers and bereavement, ensuring integrated components of the interdisciplinary plan of care. Review pending admissions, new assessments, and discharges to verify eligibility, appropriateness, and timely recertification decisions. Collaborate with physicians on palliative measures and discharge planning while monitoring staffing, medications, and level of care changes. Manage the 24/7 team schedule, oversee payroll, and conduct field visits to assure staff competence and performance. Monitor clinical records for regulatory compliance, perform chart reviews, and address patient grievances or revocation concerns promptly. Analyze service failures to improve performance and participate in quality improvement activities, surveys, and annual program reviews.
Required Qualifications
- Reliable transportation with appropriate license and insurance coverage for driver and passengers
- Private telephone in home
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of primary medical and nursing care
- Working knowledge of oncologic nursing and palliative care
- Basic understanding of the interpersonal dynamics operative within the working relationships of an interdisciplinary health care team
- Knowledge of the process of dying and bereavement
- Working knowledge of VITAS information system (Vx) and the ability to utilize management reports
- Two years successful supervisory experience or equivalent in a health care organization
- Current and valid R.N. License to practice in the state where the VITAS program is located
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred
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